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    But Mr Putin said Mr Medvedev, who was elected president in the March 2 election, was a Russian patriot who would defend the country's interests. "I do not think our partners will have it easier with him" Mr Putin told reporters at a joint news briefing with Chancellor Merkel, who is on the first visit by a foreign leader since Mr Medvedev was elected Russian president. Full Article at ABC Online
    I do not think our partners will have it easier with him
    Vladimir Putin – Vladimir Putin SOURCE: ABC Online 21 months ago
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